
3D Pioneers Challenge (3DPC) – the international platform for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies.
Discovering groundbreaking innovations, connecting pioneers worldwide, and opening up new perspectives on the future of making.
A decade of visionary ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and people pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
In 2025, the 3D Pioneers Challenge celebrated its 10th anniversary. Ten years of recognizing outstanding innovations, inspiring new ideas, and building connections across industries and borders.
A look back at the pioneers and projects that have shaped the future of making – and a glimpse into what's yet to come.
Explore 10 Years of 3DPC in the Archive
Pioneers of Advanced Technologies
A decade of pioneering technological innovation, captured in one book.
Extraordinary projects, international expert perspectives, and inspiring insights reveal how Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies are transforming our world – with an outlook to 2035 and beyond.
Discover the Book – The Book
Innovation thrives on exchange.
Whether talks, panel discussions, networking events, or workshops – together, we create inspiring event formats exploring Advanced Technologies, Design, and the future of making.
Through our international network, we bring together people, ideas, and perspectives.
Have an idea? Get in touch – and let's create an inspiring event together!
Contact us – info@3dpc.io
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Behind the 3D Pioneers Challenge are its founders and curators, Simone and Christoph Völcker. Driven by their passion for design, innovation, and emerging technologies, they connect people and disciplines, explore future-shaping developments, and create opportunities for new ideas and collaborations.
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Under the motto "Innovative & Profitable - The Future of Additive Manufacturing", rapid.tech 3D will focus on practical applications, innovative technologies and forward-looking AM trends for three days from May 13 to 15, 2025. If you have always wanted to know how you can get 3D printing up and running profitably in your company, then rapid.tech 3D is the right place to go. Here you will receive know-how from doers for doers and benefit directly from the intensive professional exchange with our experts. Our triad of specialist congress, exhibition and networking opportunities offers the best conditions for increasing your knowledge.



